Mission

We celebrate life by enriching the lives of older adults.

Pines Village Retirement Communities, Inc. is a nonprofit senior living community in Valparaiso, Indiana, with two campuses: Pines Village and Meridian Woods. Our nonprofit status means we put people before profits; quality before earnings. Our funds are committed exclusively to running and improving the Pines Village community, enhancing services for our residents.

At Pines Village, we pride ourselves on our advancing our mission, which is driven by a passion for serving the residents, visitors, and staff of Pines Village as well as the greater Valparaiso community.

Learn More About The Non-Profit Difference in Retirement Living

MEET SOME OF Our Team

Martin Sonnenberg
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Deana Stolpe MERIDIAN WOODS DIRECTOR — Deana Kennoy
MERIDIAN WOODS DIRECTOR

Sara Olejniczak VP OF RESIDENT SERVICES — Sara Olejniczak
VP OF RESIDENT SERVICES

Michele Murphy Wise, MHS, MA, RDN VP OF NUTRITION SERVICES & COMMUNITY EDUCATION — Michele Murphy Wise, MHS, MA, RDN
VP OF NUTRITION SERVICES & COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Deborah Medina
HOME HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR

Jessica Jenkins
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Francesco D’Agostino EXECUTIVE CHEF — Francesco D’Agostino
EXECUTIVE CHEF

Kim Lyon-Moser, BSN, RN DIRECTOR OF NURSING — Kim Lyon-Moser, BSN, RN
DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Lauren Platt
FRONT OF HOUSE DINING MANAGER

Melissa Neuberg FACILITIES MANAGER — Melissa Neuberg
FACILITIES DIRECTOR

Jessica Deiotte
GRAPHIC DESIGN + MEDIA SPECIALIST

Core Values

Respect Individuality
Provide Security
Exemplify Integrity
Encourage Engagement
Cultivate Growth
Foster Stewardship

The Nonprofit Difference

We are an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, governed by a Board of Directors who live and work nearby. Our nonprofit status means we put people before profits; quality before earnings. Our funds are committed exclusively to running and improving the Pines Village community, enhancing services for our residents.

Our Annual Disclosure Statement and current IRS 990 Form are available for your review.

Pines Village Retirement Communities is a proud member of LeadingAge and LeadingAge Indiana, associations committed to expanding the world of possibilities for aging. We have also been designated an Agency Partner of the United Way of Porter County.